New York City can present a challenge to even the bravest of souls: A.C. units can fall from the sky and pummel you; cellar doors can collapse and swallow you whole, and public transport can sometimes spell death.
As those are just a handful of nightmares that can be realized simply by leaving home, it's no wonder that many New Yorkers are quick to vocalize their fears of city life on Twitter.
DNAinfo New York scoured the site to learn more about what city residents are afraid of, and as you might imagine, the results are equal parts humorous and obnoxious: